Biochemistry

Tenure-track Assistant Professor

The Connecticut College department of chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of biochemistry beginning in fall 2010. The successful candidate will teach the year-long biochemistry course with laboratory and develop a research program involving undergraduates. Other teaching responsibilities may include general chemistry laboratory or other courses that meet the candidate's interest and department needs. The department offers ACS-certified majors in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as an interdisciplinary major in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology.

Visit our web site at www.conncoll.edu/departments/chemistry for additional information about our department.

A Ph.D. with expertise in biochemistry is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The ability to work collaboratively across chemistry and biology disciplines is desired.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity.

Tenure-track faculty members teach a 3-2 load (2-2 in the first year). In addition to providing ongoing strong support for teaching and research, the College offers the following resources for pre-tenured faculty: a summer stipend for the first two years, a supplementary research fund, and a semester’s sabbatical after a successful third-year review. AA/EEO.

Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, a brief description of research plans that includes a list of required major equipment, and three letters of recommendation to:

Professor Stanton Ching
Department of Chemistry
Connecticut College
New London, CT 06320

Review of applications will begin November 23 and continue until the position is filled.

Last Modified: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 16:56